Imrie Lake Fishing in Parry Sound District, Ontario

• Overview

  Set in Parry Sound District, Imrie Lake is an Ontario water. It sits at 178 metres above sea level. At about 21 hectares, a day is enough to walk the shoreline properly. The edge runs 2.4 km or so, easy to work in an afternoon. Ground here is low by Ontario standards. Nearest place of any size is Parry Sound, 29 km away. Then Penetanguishene, 83 km, and Midland, 87 km. This one is safely inside the county line.

• Where to Fish on Imrie Lake

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. Records held for Parry Sound District cover smallmouth bass, pumpkinseed, yellow perch and northern pike. Take it as the county picture rather than a promise for this water. The near bank of Imrie Lake is often the one people ignore.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from -8°C in January up to 19°C in July. A hard winter is normal, and the thaw brings a strong few weeks. The lid arrives early and lasts until roughly mid April. Climate figures give an open season running mid April to mid December. September and October fish steadily right up to the freeze. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Imrie Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. No dam controls it, and the level follows the season. There is no recorded infrastructure here; expect to find your own way in. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Read any posted signs at the access point rather than assuming. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. Lockett Lake, 2.5 km away, makes the obvious fallback. Check the position on Imrie Lake before loading the car.